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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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